Ukraine Strikes Moscow: the Deepest Drone Attack Yet on the Russian Capital - Ukraine Perspective

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Kyiv frames its latest drone strike on Moscow as a measured and justified response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cultural heritage, demonstrating that the multi-layered air defense rings protecting Russia's capital no longer provide absolute security.

Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media

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Kyiv, June 18, 2026.

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UkrinformMEDIUMCenterstate media
- President Zelensky confirms second strike on Moscow Oil Refinery
- Moscow refinery sustains significant damage after two drone attacks – Reuters
Kyiv PostMEDIUM
- Moscow's Biggest Oil Refinery Near Kremlin Hit Again as Drone Raid Sparks Fires Across Russian Capital
- 'If Ukraine Burns, Moscow Will Burn': Zelensky Links Moscow Strike to Lavra Attack
Ukrainska Pravda ENMEDIUM
- Ukrainian drones strike Moscow oil refinery, city shrouded in thick smoke – videos
- Oil rain falls in some Moscow districts after Ukrainian strikes on refinery – photo, videos

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